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SPA Girls Podcast

SPA Girls Podcast

Each week the SPA Girls provide information, tips and honest advice on self publishing for indie authors. Hosted by four experienced self-publishing writers, we provide a mix of interviews, craft shows, and marketing information that will help you start your self-publishing journey. Join us today!

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP 287 - Plotting for Pantsers

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2021/04/13

While Trudi is an outright plotter, Cheryl considers herself a hybrid and Wendy is a confirmed pantser. Shar isn’t with us today but we know she’s tried it all! But is this a hard and fast thing? You’ll find out when and how we plot and the struggles involved with pantsing. The differences intrigue us and we think you’ll agree there is a wide scope to fit in either camp or somewhere in between. If you’re starting out plotting is a great way to begin your journey. In the time it takes you to write 1

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SPA Girls Podcast- EP286 - Writers' Fears

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2021/04/07

Resistance. Fear. Procrastination. Avoidance. You name it, most of us writers struggle with these at some point in their career (or day!). This episode we cover everything from the struggle to finish a manuscript through to fear of publishing, and everything in between. Check out the the full show notes at: 🌸 SpaGirlsPodcast.com ✔️ Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter with tips and resources for self-publishing authors http://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/join/ ✔️ You’ll find all the

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP285 - Janie Crouch: Launching A...

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2021/04/01

Get ready to be inspired! Our guest today, USA Bestseller, Janie Crouch, writes passionate romantic suspense (both traditionally published and self-published) and she's recently launched her indie Linear Tactical series to six-figure success. Janie is a winner and/or finalist of multiple romance literary awards including the Golden Quill Award for Best Romantic Suspense, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the coveted RITA Award by the Romance Writers of America. When she's not listening to the

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP284 - Lucy Score talks Reader...

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2021/03/23

If you've ever considered starting up a Facebook reader group, then you need to listen to this episode. Lucy Score's group is an example of a well-run group that is positive, supportive and fun - everything you want as an author. She talks to us about how she set it up, and what makes it so great, as well as why she loves her readers so much. Lucy also gives us insight into her most recent launch, how she connects to readers and why relationships are such an important part of her very successful

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP283 - Interview with Kaye Kennedy

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2021/03/16

Today we’re talking with Kaye Kennedy who had the successful experience we all hope for when we start out. Using her business experience and spending years studying how to do it right, Kaye managed a million page reads in 6 months and she’s going to tell you how she did it. A CEO by day and a contemporary romance author by night, in her novels, you can always expect a happily ever after that kisses and tells. She's had a love affair with reading and writing for as far back as she can remember, which

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP282 - Interview with YA Fantasy...

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2021/03/10

Making six figures a year while publishing one book a year, isn't the usual career path for most indies, but for our guest today, it absolutely is! We are thrilled to welcome Aus-Kiwi, Helen Scheuerer, to the SPA today. Helen is a talented YA Fantasy author who's taken her traditional publishing education and transferred that to a highly successful indie career over the past four years. This is a great episode full of tips and inspiration from Helen, especially for listeners who cannot release

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP281 - Kindletrends with Nat...

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2021/03/03

This episode we're thrilled to welcome Nat Connors, founder of Kindletrends (and fellow New Zealander #gokiwis) to the SPA! Nat has been a self-published fiction author since 2016, and is also a research academic and data scientist. Kindletrends is a weekly data newsletter that tells you all about what's happening across 12 different genres in the Kindle Store. Nat started using the information in Kindletrends to help outline, write and launch books, and then started sharing it with friends. Now

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP280 - Scheduling Like a Superstar

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2021/02/23

Trying to figure out how to finish your book? Keep getting distracted or discombobulated? This is the episode for you! We break down the processes we use to plan and schedule a book, from start to finish, including everything from booking a cover designer to working with your editor. We show how easy it is to get your writing done, when you know exactly how much you have to write and by when. Join us for another information packed episode... ✔️ Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter with tips and

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SPA girls Podcast - Episode 279 -...

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2021/02/16

For many of us, the thought of overcoming the technology barriers to self-publishing can be overwhelming and cause us to delay (or not try) publishing. Many authors who've come from the traditional world have likely heard publishers talking about the all-important "meta data" and "algorithms" like they're the bogeymen. Something to be avoided - and best done by someone else! WE GET IT. WE'VE BEEN THERE TOO! But if we can do this, trust us, YOU can too! How we overcame our own barriers - mindset -

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP278 - 7 Simple Steps To...

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2021/02/10

It's super easy to be overwhelmed by all the steps required to self-publish. Whether you're a traditionally published author looking to self-publish now, or a new author straight out of the blocks, we break down the seven simple steps to self-publishing. Step 1: Write the Book Step 2: Get It Edited Step 3: Get a Cover Step 4: Write A Blurb Step 5: Format It Step 6: Upload to retailers Step 7: Market and repeat Breaking news: If you'd like the SPA Girls to hold your hand through this process, make

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP277 - Answering Newbie Questions

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2021/02/02

Today we’re responding to questions from listeners who are just starting their self-publishing journey. From earning expectations to how to learning “All The Things” and being overwhelmed, we’ve got you covered! Some of questions answered: - What type of writing SHOULD I focus on? Is genre important for good earnings? - Are my expectations realistic? How am I going to support myself during this process? How much can I expect to earn? - What do I have to know about self-publishing, there’s so much

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SPA Girls Podcast - Character Driven Plotting with...

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2021/01/26

Today we're joined by fellow Kiwi romance author - and one of the SPA Girls' star pupils from their self-publishing workshops - ALEXA RIVERS. Alexa has written and published nine small town romance to date and has really nailed her plotting process, starting with a character. If you've been struggling to find a way to plot and love the idea of starting with those characters who are burning a hole inside your head, this is the episode for you! Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter with tips and

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SPA Girls Podcast - Ep 275 - Read Through On A Series

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2021/01/19

This week's podcast is all about Read-through - ie what percentage of readers read from the first book in your series to the next, and onwards. We cover: * how to calculate read-through and why its important that you do! * What is the ideal percentage you should be aiming for * Red flags to look for if you DON'T get great read-through * How it affects advertising * How to deal with a "weak" book in the series * The difference between calculating wide read-through vs kindle unlimited * Tools for

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP274 - Five Golden Guidelines...

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2021/01/13

Inspired by a post from The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, today we're guiding you through five golden questions or guidelines to ask yourself when you're setting your 2021 writing / author business goals. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_new_years_resolutions_matter_more_in_a_pandemic?fbclid=IwAR2V2sBJwXJchQ8i6eU2Xbq9TioEoz-fGhtZCIp1tmHRBN-9m-vDdGaRDKw Be warned - this is a different approach to the usual SMART goal systems, but it really

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP273 - The One Right Way To Sell...

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2021/01/06

Isn't that what we're all after? The ONE RIGHT answer to everything - the BEST newsletter strategy, the RIGHT way to sell books, the ONE secret to making ads work? Well, listen up folks because in this episode we've got the Magic Wand! Resources mentioned: Bella Andre with the SPA Girls http://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep148-interview-with-indie-superstar-bella-andre/ Becca Syme's Strengths For Writers Course https://betterfasteracademy.com/ Larissa Reynolds talks

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SPA Girls Podcast - How To Believe In Yourself

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2020/12/30

Ever wondered why on earth you're spending all this time writing? Ever think to yourself that maybe your writing isn't that great? Ever think this self publishing lark is just too hard? Yeah, so have we. But this episode is all about how to throw away those dumb old negative thoughts, and learn to believe in yourself and your writing! We talk through some of the most common misbeliefs that authors have, and give you some awesome ways to change your thinking, and learn to believe in yourself and most

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP271 - Christmas Roundup 2020

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2020/12/22

Celebrating the season with a quick recap of our Words For 2020. Hahahahahaha And then onto Important Burning Questions about our Christmas favorites. Sometimes controversial, always tongue-in-cheek, our "unplugged" conversation will hopefully add some Christmas cheer to your day. Thank you to all our listeners for your support. We are sending all our love and thoughts to you this festive season xx Watch recording (complete with reindeer horns) on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/SPAGirlsPodcast

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP270 - From Great Idea To...

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2020/12/15

You've had a great idea for a story - now how do you turn it into a workable outline? This is a "live action" recording where the SPA Girls take a "great" idea - an Elf who hates Christmas - into a workable outline! Probably NSFW, you'll hopefully find this episode informative and a lighthearted break from holiday stress! And don't forget to visit us on facebook and let us know which story you think we should write! full show notes and resource links at: www.spagirlspodcast.com

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP269 - What To Do When You've...

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2020/12/08

What do you do when you're running out of steam and you're only in the middle of the book? Or you're just running out of steam in general, especially in your author career? This episode we share our suggestions for getting yourself re-energized and moving again. Some topics we cover include: writing sprints writing with others either in person or on zoom/skype sexy times add more conflict change up environment - add music, go to a cafe or outside (depending on local quarantine measures) try

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP268 - How to Use Bonus Content...

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2020/12/01

Bonus content is an awesome marketing tool that can be used in a variety of ways - from encouraging people to sign up to newsletters, to convincing them to buy the next book in the series, or thanking superfans for their ongoing support. This week we talk about the ways we've used the bonus content that we've created for our readers - from extra scenes and epilogues, to short stories, prequel novellas and everything in between - and give suggestions for other options you could create. We talk

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